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have a thing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌhæv ə ˈθɪŋ/

have a thing means: To feel strongly attracted to someone or to like something especially much.

verb

STRONG LIKINGB2

To feel strongly attracted to someone or to like something especially much.

  • I have a thing for chocolate.
  • She has always had a thing for him.
  • Do you have a thing for musicians?

How to use it: have a thing for someone/something (I have a thing for old cars.)

Similar words: like, be attracted to

Common phrases: have a thing, have a thing for

ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPB2

To be having a romantic relationship that is casual or secret.

  • Those two have a thing.
  • He had a thing with his neighbor.
  • Are they still having a thing, or is it over?

How to use it: have a thing with someone (She had a thing with a colleague last summer.)

Similar words: have an affair, be involved

Common phrases: have a thing, have a thing together

PERSONAL WORRYC1

To have a strong personal worry, dislike, or fixed idea about something.

  • I have a thing about germs.
  • She had a thing about driving alone.
  • Does he have a thing about people borrowing his clothes?

How to use it: have a thing about something/doing something (He has a thing about touching door handles.)

Similar words: have a hang-up

Common phrases: have a thing, have a thing about

Questions about have a thing

What does have a thing mean?

To feel strongly attracted to someone or to like something especially much.

What is have a thing in other languages?

Türkçe: hoşlanmak · Español: sentir debilidad por · Français: avoir un faible pour · Deutsch: eine Schwäche haben für · Italiano: avere un debole per · 日本語: 特に好きである

How do you pronounce have a thing?

It is pronounced /ˌhæv ə ˈθɪŋ/.

How do you use have a thing in a sentence?

I have a thing for chocolate. She has always had a thing for him.

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